If you've got aging parents, at some point you may have to manage their financial affairs. They'll give you a power of attorney. A handy guide from the government shows you what you can and can't do with that document.»1/11/15 7:00am 1/11/15 7:00am

Winter commutes are uncomfortable, but they can also be dangerous if you don't prepare. From using the right tires to having emergency gear for being stranded, here are some things you can do to prep your car for winter. »12/18/14 4:00am 12/18/14 4:00am

iOS/Andriod/Web: HONK connects you with a local towing service wherever you are, nationwide. This is especially helpful if you're traveling and don't know your nearby options for roadside assistance or don't belong to a group such as AAA. »11/24/14 4:00pm 11/24/14 4:00pm

Firefighters are always a call away, ready to tackle potentially dangerous situations. But while their job probably carries a ton of stress and responsibility, their methods and tricks can still apply to your job and everyday life. »8/18/14 4:00am 8/18/14 4:00am

A few hours watching the Discovery Channel can prompt extreme survival fantasies involving frog licking and urine drinking, but what basic skills would you actually need to survive in the wilderness? Here's a look at the basics you need to become an adult Boy Scout straight from a cadre of survival experts. »8/01/14 5:00pm 8/01/14 5:00pm

Everplans is a service that walks you through all of the steps you need to follow to prepare for your—or someone else's death. Now, it also helps you fill out and store all of the documents, files, scanned records, and personal instructions required to make things a little easier for grieving family or loved ones. »4/25/14 5:00am 4/25/14 5:00am

With luck, you'll never find yourself alone, far from civilization, faced with the task of ensuring your own survival. If you do, this 1950s training video from the US Navy has some valuable tips and tricks to help you find safe food and water, build shelter, and take care of yourself. »3/04/14 5:00am 3/04/14 5:00am

If you've ever been to the emergency room, you might be familiar with the pain (literally) of waiting an hour to be seen. ProPublica's ER Wait Watcher tool shows you emergency rooms in your area sorted by average wait time. »2/25/14 7:30am 2/25/14 7:30am

Falling into a frozen lake is no laughing matter, and getting out isn't as easy as it might seem. The folks over at The Art Of Manliness have put together a great guide to surviving a fall through ice. »2/10/14 11:30am 2/10/14 11:30am

When the lights go out or there's a natural disaster and you need to fend for yourself, proper preparation is key. Even better is knowing how to make use of the common items you may find in your home, or wherever you go. Channel your inner Macgyver and pick up a few tips from this graphic. »2/04/14 5:00am 2/04/14 5:00am

Some skills are handy to have, but others are almost essential and can make your life so much easier. Let's compile a list of the most useful life skills you can easily learn. »1/24/14 4:00am 1/24/14 4:00am

Why make a pouch out of paracord for your survival tin? Well, it does give you a nice way to protect it and to clip it to your belt or bag. But the most important reason is that it when you unravel it, you've got a nice, healthy length of paracord to add to your survival supplies. »1/23/14 10:30am 1/23/14 10:30am

Generally speaking you don't want to rely on technology at all in your disaster toolkit, but that doesn't mean you can't make use of an old smartphone (or your current one for that matter). Before the cell networks are down, here's what you should load up on your smartphone. »10/09/13 4:00am 10/09/13 4:00am

Parents of young kids and other crayon owners, you've got a survival tool on hand and probably don't even know it. In an emergency, one crayon can burn brightly for about 15 to 30 minutes. »8/23/13 9:30am 8/23/13 9:30am